November. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we are all anxiously waiting to eat turkey, ham, pumpkin pie and be surrounded by our loved ones. Although we should always be thankful for what we have, we should take this month to emphasize what we are thankful for. Here are the top 5 things I am thankful for.

1. Family

This year I lost my grandmother to cancer, however, I am thankful for the time I had with her. Her passing also made me realize how blessed I am to have both of my parents because as they get older, their time becomes limited. I am also thankful for my sisters and my nieces who brighten my day when I am feeling down. Family is the most important thing to me because without them I wouldn't be here. Thank you to all of my family for the love and support I need to make it through college and life in general. Thank you, mom and dad, for listening to my rants about how stressed I am. Thank you, sisters, for putting up with me when I am grumpy. Thank you, family. I love you.

2. Friends

To the friends who stayed in touch after high school, the friends who I met through work, and the friends who I met in college! To the ones who I do not talk to daily but when we do it is like nothing has changed, thank you! Thank you for making me laugh when I could barely smile and thank you for keeping me in check when I was slacking off. Thank you for all those fun memories and the ones to come. To the friends who I haven't talked to in years, thank you. At one point you were a big part of my life. I hope all is well!

3. My education

Knowledge is one thing no one can take away from you. I am grateful to have the opportunity to further my education because not everyone has that privilege. Especially having parents who did not have the opportunity to continue their education makes me more thankful and passionate about my education.

4. My job (Even though I hate it)

I do not enjoy my part time job at Walmart but I am thankful for it. I met a lot of great people by working there! Not only that but as a poor college student this job has helped me get through college. So shout out to Walmart for working with my school schedule these past two years!

5. Coffee!

As the end of the semester is coming to an end, coffee has been my best friend! It has kept me awake late at night and has helped me wake up in the mornings and has gotten me through the day.

I can go on and on about all the blessings life has given me but it would be way too long. Appreciate and be thankful for the little things. Every morning when you wake up, be thankful. Even on your bad days, there is always something to be thankful for. Be thankful always, not just this month.